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Sri Lanka Grand Tour Private 7-Day Experience
Tours • From Colombo, Kalutara, Ella, Gampaha District, Panadura DS Division

Sri Lanka Grand Tour Private 7-Day Experience

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Private tour
English guided
4.9 / 5
(36) • 100+ booked
€ 659.60
Kandy Sigiriya, Dambulla,Minneriya National Park Day Tour
Tours • From Kandy

Kandy Sigiriya, Dambulla,Minneriya National Park Day Tour

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Private tour
English guided
€ 54.99
Ultimate Sigiriya Tour : Rock, Village life & Safari or Cave Temple
Outdoor & sports activities • From Kandy, Galle, Hikkaduwa, Koggala, Colombo

Ultimate Sigiriya Tour : Rock, Village life & Safari or Cave Temple

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English guided
7+ hrs
New Activity
€ 43.99
Kandy, Nuwara Eliya & Ella 4-Day Small Group Discovery
Tours • From Colombo

Kandy, Nuwara Eliya & Ella 4-Day Small Group Discovery

English guided
Free cancellation
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€ 549.69
Kandy & Sigiriya 2-Day Private Tour with Deluxe Accommodation
Tours • From Colombo, Ella, Kandy, Galle, Matara

Kandy & Sigiriya 2-Day Private Tour with Deluxe Accommodation

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Private tour
English guided
5.0 / 5
(4)
€ 395.79
Sri Lanka Multi-Day Private Guided Tour
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Tours • From Colombo

Sri Lanka Multi-Day Private Guided Tour

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Private tour
English guided
5.0 / 5
(2)
€ 758.55
Colombo Yala & Ella 5-Day Private Wildlife & Cultural Tour
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Tours • From Colombo

Colombo Yala & Ella 5-Day Private Wildlife & Cultural Tour

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Private tour
English guided
5.0 / 5
(6)
€ 868.49
Colombo Sigiriya & Ella 3-Day Private UNESCO Safari Tour
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Tours • From Colombo, Negombo

Colombo Sigiriya & Ella 3-Day Private UNESCO Safari Tour

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English guided
Free cancellation
€ 219.89
Ella Nine Arches Bridge & Little Adam's Peak Private Tour
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Tours • From Ella, Colombo, Kalutara, Gampaha

Ella Nine Arches Bridge & Little Adam's Peak Private Tour

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Private tour
English guided
4.8 / 5
(32) • 100+ booked
€ 111.40
Colombo Kandy & Pinnawala Full-Day Private Tour with Spice Garden
Tours • From Colombo

Colombo Kandy & Pinnawala Full-Day Private Tour with Spice Garden

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Free cancellation
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New Activity
€ 43.99
Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage Day Tour from Kandy
Tours • From Kandy

Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage Day Tour from Kandy

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Private tour
English guided
3.7 / 5
(7) • 200+ booked
€ 70.35
Sigiriya & Minneriya National Park Full-Day Private Safari
Tours • From Kandy

Sigiriya & Minneriya National Park Full-Day Private Safari

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English guided
Free cancellation
€ 42.89
Radisson Hotel Kandy
Hotels • Kandy

Radisson Hotel Kandy

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4.4 / 5
(541)
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€ 51.73
The Trees Kandy
Hotels • Kandy

The Trees Kandy

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4.5 / 5
(31)
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€ 100.17
View 360
Hotels • Kandy

View 360

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4.0 / 5
(104)
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€ 39.99
Kandy Skyloft
Hotels • Kandy

Kandy Skyloft

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4.3 / 5
(37)
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€ 70.83
Earl's Regent Kandy
Hotels • Kandy

Earl's Regent Kandy

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4.0 / 5
(146)
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€ 54.46
Mount Blue Kandy
Hotels • Kandy

Mount Blue Kandy

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4.5 / 5
(44)
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€ 53.77
Bethel Homestay
Hotels • Kandy

Bethel Homestay

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4.7 / 5
(13)
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€ 28.08
Jetwing Kandy Gallery, A Luxury Reserve
Hotels • Kandy

Jetwing Kandy Gallery, A Luxury Reserve

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4.7 / 5
(6)
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€ 248.42
Oak Ray Heritage Hotel
Hotels • Kandy

Oak Ray Heritage Hotel

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4.0 / 5
(2)
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€ 69.27
Fox Kandy by Fox Resorts- Luxury in the Mist
Hotels • Kandy

Fox Kandy by Fox Resorts- Luxury in the Mist

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4.7 / 5
(65)
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€ 70.13
selene city hotel
Hotels • Kandy

selene city hotel

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4.6 / 5
(16)
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€ 21.5
The Villa Angeline
Hotels • Kandy

The Villa Angeline

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€ 27.6

Reviews of Kandy activities

LEUNG ********
2026-09-19 09:35:32
Fantastic 5.0
For my trip to Sri Lanka this time, I chose a 7-day luxury tour, handled by Ceylon Paradise Tours. The entire journey was wonderful! We visited many different places, and the hotels, transportation, and overall arrangements were excellent. The accommodations were very comfortable, and visiting the attractions went smoothly. Overall, I'm very satisfied. I especially want to thank my driver, Wasantha. He was incredibly amazing—very attentive, patient, and explained everything so well throughout the trip. He made sure to show me all the worthwhile sights, and basically fulfilled all my wishes for where to go and what to do. I hope he gets more tours! He's truly fantastic!!! Finally, I want to thank Ceylon Paradise Tours and driver Wasantha. This trip to Sri Lanka created so many golden memories. If I have the chance to visit Sri Lanka again, I'll definitely reach out to them for help. Highly recommend visiting Sigiriya and going on a safari! 🐆🐅🐘
Klook会員
2026-05-05 04:56:56
Fantastic 5.0
I wanted to tour efficiently, so I booked a package. I had requested to stay at the Heritance Kandalama Hotel, known as Bawa's masterpiece, and the tour company changed the plan to arrange my stay there. They even went the extra mile and requested a room with a view of Sigiriya Rock from the hotel, and indeed, the room was perfect—I could see Sigiriya Rock right from my bed. The rest of the tour itinerary was also flexible; we could discuss it with the guide the day before, considering our energy levels. Our guide, Osha, was also excellent. It was a very fulfilling five days, and since it was a private tour, we were able to enjoy it comfortably. Tour Guide: Thank you, Osha! 😊
Klook会員
2026-09-21 10:58:49
Fantastic 5.0
I loved this tour! It was private, flexible, and very relaxing. Sachi, my tour guide, was always kind and attentive, and made sure I was comfortable throughout the trip. I visited so many places and had so many great experiences in just two days. Thank you.
Klook用戶
2026-06-19 11:15:39
Fantastic 5.0
Oshan and Imeth are professional guides. They are punctual for meetups. Since Sri Lanka’s weather can be unpredictable, the guides also monitor cloud forecasts to anticipate the weather and arrange the best itinerary for us, ensuring we don’t miss any attractions. They are also excellent photographers, capturing many priceless photos for us. Highly recommended.
Klook User
2026-07-22 07:07:43
Fantastic 5.0
I had a very memorable trip with this travel agency. The tour guide , Madawa , is kind, friendly and organized. Really enjoyed the travel overall, highly recommended, hope more people get to experience Sri Lanka 🇱🇰 ❤️
Klook User
2026-08-15 18:07:44
Fantastic 5.0
Really enjoyed our experience with Nuwan. He is patient, helpful and accommodating. The tour had a good range of activities lined up and had a well planned route. Highly recommend!
Klook 用戶
2026-08-24 12:52:48
Great 4.0
I participated two years ago, and the quality of the tour has slightly declined (too many shopping excursions). Also, the tour fee has increased quite exorbitantly (reportedly, that country now implements differential pricing for foreigners; for example, elephant park tickets are more than ten times higher for foreigners than for locals).
Klook User
2026-06-08 03:38:43
Fantastic 5.0
This was a great tour. Enjoyed the natural side of sri-lanka. Learned many things about their history and culture!

Kandy at a glance

How far ahead should you book?

Plan ahead so you don’t miss out

15 daysLast-minute
19 daysTypical
30 daysEarly

Most travellers book around three weeks ahead, so you have some flexibility but should still watch popular dates; spontaneous trips remain viable. Based on Klook booking data, February 2026 – July 2026.

Quick facts about Kandy

Local weather

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  • JAN - DEC
    30°19°

General info
  • Time zone

    No time difference

  • Currency

    1EUR = 376.38LKR

  • Official languages

  • Best time to visit

    Kandy Esala Poya Perahera

  • Recommended trip duration

  • Flight time

    When departing from Kuala Lumpur

What to know before visiting Kandy

Discover Kandy’s highlights and travel rhythm

Kandy is a cultural hill-city known for its temples, nature-linked tours and heritage experiences. Klook booking data shows steady interest year-round, with Tours the leading category, so expect a rhythm of regular visitors rather than only short bursts of demand.

Best months to visit and how prices shift

Demand peaks in August and September while the quietest month is April, according to Klook booking data. Prices drift through the year: they generally rise toward the priciestmonth and fall toward the cheapestmonth, so you’ll see lower activity costs outside the busiest months. For lower prices and smaller crowds, plan for April or other off-peak months; for the full festival and peak-season atmosphere, visit in August or September. Where demand climbs, prices tend to rise too, so peak-month visits usually come with higher activity costs.

Tips for travellers from Malaysia

Most travellers book experiences for Kandy around three weeks ahead, so if you’re planning a longer trip aim to lock choices in early—especially for peak months. If you prefer flexibility, many tours can still be arranged closer to travel, but booking on Klook a few weeks before travel gives the best balance of choice and convenience.

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